Malware

What is the Bing redirect virus, and how do you remove Google redirects to Bing? Header image
What is the Bing redirect virus, and how do you remove Google redirects to Bing?
If you’ve lately been trying to do online searches on places like Google or DuckDuckGo, you may have been frustrated with your browser constantly sending you to Bing instead. This is likely due...
Mar 28, 2025
7 min read
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How to scan Chrome for viruses and remove them permanently
The term “Chrome virus” is a rather misleading term. A Chrome virus isn’t a virus coming directly from Google Chrome. Rather, it’s malware or a virus that directly attacks the Chrome browser. Read...
Mar 27, 2025
7 min read
How to scan your router for malware and remove infections: Header image
How to scan your router for malware and remove infections
When checking for viruses, we naturally tend to focus on our computers and phones. But what about the network those devices use every day? Specifically, what about the router? How often do we...
Mar 19, 2025
7 min read
How to remove Search Baron from your browser: Header image
How to remove Search Baron from your browser
For many people, their preferred internet browser has become a very personal and, hopefully, private space. It’s where emails are written, bank accounts are checked, and work is performed. So, when malware comes...
Mar 14, 2025
8 min read
How to remove AdLoad malware from your Mac: Header image
How to remove AdLoad malware from your Mac
Among the many good reasons to avoid cracked software, free software, and apps from unknown developers is the increased risk of malware. An example of this is AdLoad, a piece of trojan horse...
Mar 11, 2025
5 min read
How to get rid of QSearch on your Mac: Header image
How to get rid of QSearch on your Mac
Unfortunately, browser hijackers are becoming an increasingly serious problem these days. Gaining control of your browser can be very financially beneficial for a hacker, especially considering the volume of information that passes through...
Mar 7, 2025
6 min read
The most dangerous viruses and malware: Past and present threats to watch out for: Header image
The most dangerous viruses and malware: Past and present threats to watch out for
Viruses and malware have been around since the early days of technology. The intention of malware has always been to disrupt, steal, mislead, pressure, extort, spy, and cause damage. But what are the...
Feb 28, 2025
8 min read
What is a backdoor attack? How can you detect and prevent a breach? Header image
What is a backdoor attack? How can you detect and prevent a breach?
A backdoor is a type of malware that establishes a presence in a system and allows hackers to connect with the infected device. You can think of it as someone adding an extra...
Feb 25, 2025
10 min read
What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you avoid an attack? Header image
What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you avoid an attack?
Businesses and individuals alike face a lot of threats online, and one of the greatest threats is a menace known as ransomware, a very serious form of malware that locks down and encrypts...
Feb 20, 2025
9 min read
Malware vs. viruses: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Header image
Malware vs. viruses: What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
If you read articles about cybersecurity, you’re bound to see the words “malware” and “virus.” Some people use the terms interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences. You’d be forgiven for believing that malware...
Feb 17, 2025
7 min read